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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1931-August 1933

ARCH.2003.26, Rendition: 792071

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The image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated March 10, 1933. The page contains a short article titled "Harvard's Benefactors." The article highlights recent donations to Harvard University, including a gift of $200,000 from anonymous contributors to the Fogg Museum and another gift of $100,000 from Mr. Earle Wilson Bemis to the Gray Herbarium. The article notes that these are not the only gifts received and mentions that more details are available on later pages. It also emphasizes the significance of Mr. Bemis being a Harvard graduate and his generosity towards a department in need of funds. The page has a handwritten note in the top right corner that reads "Dick Collier."

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The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 10, 1933. The text on the page discusses the contributions made to Harvard during times of economic depression.

Key points from the text include:

  • Despite economic hardship, Harvard continues to receive significant benefactions.
  • Two notable gifts are highlighted: $200,000 from anonymous contributors to the Fogg Museum and $100,000 from Mr. Earle Willson Bemis to the Gray Herbarium.
  • The text notes that Mr. Bemis, who is not a Harvard graduate, shows special generosity towards Harvard departments that need financial support.
  • Smaller gifts are also mentioned as being recorded on later pages.

Additionally, the text has a handwritten annotation at the top right corner that reads "A. Duchesne."

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The image shows a page from a publication, likely the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 10, 1933. The article discusses how periods of depression do not halt contributions to Harvard. It mentions significant donations, including a gift of $200,000 from anonymous contributors to the Fogg Museum and another $100,000 from Mr. Earle Willson Bemis to the Gray Herbarium. The text emphasizes the value of Mr. Bemis's generosity, noting that his lack of affiliation as a Harvard graduate makes his support for a department in need of funds particularly special. The page also includes some handwritten notes at the top right corner, but they are not fully legible.

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The image displays a clipping from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 10, 1933. The article discusses the continued generosity of Harvard's benefactors despite the economic depression of that time. Key points include:

  1. Significant Donations: Harvard received substantial donations, including:

    • $200,000 from anonymous contributors to the Fogg Museum.
    • $100,000 from Mr. Earl Wilson Bemis to the Gray Herbarium.
  2. Additional Gifts: The article mentions that many smaller gifts are documented on later pages of the bulletin.

  3. Graduate Contributions: It highlights the special value placed on the generosity of Harvard graduates, such as Mr. Bemis, towards departments that are in particular need of funds.

The article underscores the ongoing support for Harvard's various departments and projects even during challenging economic times.

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The image is a page from a Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 10, 1933. The text on the page discusses benefactions to Harvard during times of depression. It highlights two significant donations:

  1. A gift of $200,000 from anonymous contributors to the Fogg Museum.
  2. A gift of $100,000 from Mr. Earle Willson Bemis to the Gray Herbarium.

The page also notes that there are additional smaller gifts recorded on later pages. It emphasizes the generosity of Mr. Bemis, who is not a Harvard graduate, and the special value his contribution holds for a department in need of funds.

Additionally, there is a handwritten note in the upper right corner that reads "At Duck Cottage."

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The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 10, 1933. The content of the page discusses the continued benefactions to Harvard despite economic depressions.

Key points include:

  1. Anonymous contributors gave a total of $200,000 to the Fogg Museum.
  2. Mr. Earle Willson Bemis donated $100,000 to the Gray Herbarium.
  3. Additional smaller gifts are mentioned to be recorded on later pages.
  4. The text notes that Mr. Bemis, who is not a Harvard graduate, is especially appreciated for his generosity towards a department in need of funds.

The page also includes a handwritten note in the upper right corner, which seems to be an initialed "D" followed by a partial name, possibly indicating an editor or reviewer.

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This image shows a typed document on a slightly yellowed paper with a crease on the lower right corner, indicative of wear or aging. The document includes a short text which appears to be from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" and is dated March 10, 1933. It talks about donations to Harvard despite times of depression, mentioning significant benefactions to the Harvard Corporation and anonymous contributions to the Fogg Museum, as well as an acknowledgment gifted by Mr. Earle Wilson Bemis to the Gray Herbarium. There are smaller gifts also noted, with the underlying sentiment highlighting the value placed on generosity, even from those without a Harvard graduate background. In the top right corner of the page, there's a handwritten note saying "Back please" with an arrow pointing to the typed text, suggesting that someone has requested the return of the document.

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The image shows a beige-colored page containing a clipping from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated March 10, 1933. The clipping, titled "Harvard's Benefactors," discusses financial gifts to Harvard, including $200,000 from anonymous contributors to the Fogg Museum and $100,000 from Mr. Earle Willson Bemis to the Gray Herbarium. A handwritten note "Dead Class," is visible in the upper right margin next to the clipping. The rest of the page is blank.

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The image shows a scanned page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 10, 1933. The page contains a short excerpt discussing charitable contributions to Harvard during a time of economic depression. The text highlights that despite challenging financial conditions, benefactors continued to support the university. Specifically, it mentions:

  • A gift of $200,000 from anonymous contributors to the Fogg Museum.
  • A gift of $100,000 from Mr. Earle Wilson Bemis to the Gray Herbarium.

The text notes that Mr. Bemis is not a Harvard graduate, emphasizing the significance of his generosity to a department in need of funds. The page also indicates that many smaller gifts are recorded on later pages.

In the top right corner, there is a handwritten annotation that reads "Desk Cable", suggesting the document may have been part of an archival or reference collection. The overall appearance of the page is consistent with historical printed materials, featuring a clean, typed layout with a light beige background and faint aging or wear around the edges.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated March 10, 1933. The page highlights the generosity of benefactors during a time of depression. It mentions a gift of $200,000 from an anonymous contributor to the Fogg Museum and another gift of $100,000 from Mr. Earle Wilson Bemis to the Gray Herbarium. The page emphasizes that even though Mr. Bemis was not a Harvard graduate, his generosity towards a department in need of funds holds special value. The page is written in a formal and informative tone, providing details about the donations and their significance.